Registration Process

Who can participate in the Business Game St.Gallen?

Final year Bachelor’s students and all Master’s students from all universities are allowed to apply. Please note that we cannot accept your application if you are a Bachelor’s student and not yet in your final year, an MBA student or a PhD student or if you already graduated.

What does it cost to participate?

The participation fee for the Business Game St.Gallen 2019 is 180 CHF. If you don’t require accommodation or select student housing (hosted by University students based in St.Gallen) as preferred type of accommodation, the participation fee will be 80 CHF. However, the BGSG does not guarantee that all preferences can be met. Depending on the available capacity and demand, the BGSG reserves the right to reallocate participants. Catering during the days of the event is provided by the Business Game St.Gallen. We will ask you to pay the participation fee for both team members as a whole.

What is included in the participation fee?

Included:

All catering (food and beverage) from Thursday evening until Saturday evening

During the selection test and the Business Game itself, you will work in teams and groups. However, you can do your initial registration alone and seek a team partner afterwards. After your initial registration, you will find a list of applicants who are also seeking a partner.

Selection Process

Why is there a selection test?

Due to the set-up of the Business Game St.Gallen, the number of participants is limited to 100. Rather than having an unfair first-come-first-serve system, we want to have the brightest minds among the applicants to participate – that’s why there is a short selection test.

How does the selection test work?

You and your partner will have to do the test online. It will take 90 minutes. The content of the selection test can be found here. You don’t necessarily need to prepare yourself for the test, but you can.

When will the selection test take place?

The selection test will take place from 07 – 17 March 2019. Don’t forget you have to be teamed-up online in order to be able to start the test.

Does my partner have to be at the same place for the selection test?

No, only one person per team (of two) has to submit the completed test. Communicating with your partner via Skype or a similar program will be enough.

Can I change my partner after the selection test?

No, that is not possible.

The Event

When will the Business Game St.Gallen take place?

The event will take place from 25 – 27 April 2018.

When do I have to arrive on Thursday?

The on-site registration begins soon after 12.30 PM on Thursday; therefore, you should plan your travel so that you arrive in St. Gallen by no later than noon. If you are flying in, be sure to build some extra time into your plans for possible delays.

Where will the Business Game St.Gallen take place?

The event takes place at the Executive Campus of the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. St.Gallen is easy to reach, both by public transport and car. Click here for more information.

Which language will be used?

The event will be held in English.

What is the dress code?

The dress code is ‘Business’.

Do I need specific prior knowledge in order to participate?

Every case will be introduced beforehand. However, we do encourage you to read about the different topics and the different companies (they are the ones that will provide you with the cases, which will be related to their business) some days before the event.

How are the teams built?

In general, you participate the Business Game St.Gallen as a pair. Every challenge will be solved in teams of four, i.e. two pairs per team. After every challenge, the pairs will be mixed. Hence, you will always work with the same partner, but not always in the same team. The teams are mixed randomly.

Will every team solve all challenges?

Yes, every team will work on the challenges, and every team will present its four solutions in front of a jury. After the presentation and evaluation of the results, the overall best four pairs will compete amongst each another in the Eloquence Final.

Is the event location wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the whole event is wheelchair accessible.

Practical Information

Parking

The underground garage of the Executive Campus has a limited number of parking spaces. Parking costs CHF 1.00 per hour for all visitors. Otherwise you can also park for CHF 9.00 in the blue zone in Rotmonten district. You can obtain permits at the reception of the Executive Campus. In the underground garage it has 3 parking spaces with a charging station for electric cars. Please find more information on the Executive Campus Website.

Where is the event located?

The event location lies on the hill in the North of St.Gallen. St.Gallen is a small city of approx. 75’000 inhabitants. The Executive Campus is within walking distance from the University and the train station.